My favorite definition of restorative justice is from Suffolk University’s Center for Restorative Justice (http://www.suffolk.edu/college/1496.html), and was written by Carolyn Boyes-Watson: “Restorative justice is a broad term which encompasses a growing social movement to institutionalize peaceful approaches to harm, problem-solving and violations of legal and human rights. These range from international peacemaking tribunals such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa to innovations within our criminal justice system, schools, social services and communities. … Continue reading What is restorative justice?